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Unlocking agrifood potential through strategic financing and GI

Jun 14, 2025 4 mins read
Unlocking agrifood potential through strategic financing and GI

In a stride toward revitalising rural livelihoods and strengthening the agri-food sector, the government launched the country’s national Geographical Indication (GI) system on June 10.

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